The Aliens Are Going To Use Us All For Parts

Here’s a new thing to fear:

When considering the prospect of alien life, humankind should prepare for the worst, according to a new study: Either we’re alone, or any aliens out there are acquisitive and resource-hungry, just like us.

These two unpalatable options are pretty much the only possibilities, according to the new study. That’s because evolution is predictable, and alien biospheres should thus produce intelligent creatures much like us, with technological prowess and an ever-increasing need for resources.

That is terrifying enough on its own, but grows considerably more horrific when you consider how probe-happy your average alien is. Be afraid!

Photo by Ricardo Alonso, from Flickr.